3. Advanced Principles Flashcards
1
Q
The Four Knights Game
What is Black’s most common answer to 1.e4?
And white’s most natural second move and why?
A
Black’s most common first move against 1.e4 is 1.e5
White’s most natural second move is 2.Nf3, attacking the e5 pawn.
2
Q
Which move would black play naturally after 1.e4, 1.e5, 2.Nf3?
A
The Four Knights Game
2.Nc6
3
Q
When is development usually considered completed?
A
When all four minor pieces and queen are off the back rank and king has castled.
4
Q
It is considered good opening play to consistently castle by what move?
A
Move ten.
- should also have all pieces but the rooks off the back rank by move ten.
